thirty-six states require minors to involve their parents, either by notifying them or getting permission, when they need an abortion. many states allow "judicial bypass" for young people who cannot involve their parents, which means appearing before a judge and asking them to rule that you can have an abortion. that process can be challenging to navigate, but there's help out there. a nonprofit called jane's due process, based in texas, is committed to connecting minors with attorneys, resources, and funds they need to seek abortion care. visit their website to learn more, or call or text 1-866-999-5263.

the national network of abortion funds gives grants to patients who need abortion but cannot afford it.

for help with travel and housing for people seeking abortion care.

for political reasons, opponents of legal abortion make it difficult for health care providers to prescribe and for people to obtain the medication. if not for the politics of the abortion issue, based on their safety record these pills could be available over the counter.

learn about what happens during an abortion procedure.

bail and legal defenses for people who are unjustly targeted by police or prosecutors for ending their own pregnancy, or who are being prevented from having an abortion because of the law.

for people with questions about self-managing abortion or miscarriage

talk over options or share how you feel about your abortion with nonjudgemental listeners.

these resources are updated regularly.